Reprogramming Transmitters; Illuminated Entry; Autolock; Deactivating Autolock - Ford Explorer 1998 Owner's Manual

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Controls and features

Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch
from OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors
lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to OFF.
All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps and the puddle lamps (located on the bottom of the
exterior rear view mirrors) illuminate when the remote entry system is
used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp switch (if
equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
• any door is open.
Battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 45 minutes after the last
door is closed.

Autolock

Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when:
• all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed
• the ignition key is in the ON position
• you shift into or through R (Reverse)
• the brake pedal is released
The autolock feature repeats when:
• any door is opened and then closed
• the brake pedal is released

Deactivating autolock

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, the ignition is OFF and all
vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed.
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